QUOTE(alygonecrazy @ Sep 19 2015, 01:42 PM)
i just came back about 3 days ago. it was good. not many tourists so there's no need to worry about crowds. it is rainy season though. not heavy rain but drizzling; sometimes whole day.
Thank for the reply Travel Chiang Mai -Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand inc Golden Triangle
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Sep 19 2015, 01:58 PM
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Sep 20 2015, 12:35 AM
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Oct 8 2015, 04:20 PM
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What is the distance from chiang mai to chiang rai?
I'm planning to visit there with my thai friend. Estimated budget including flight ticket? Accommodation might just stay at her house but maybe for 1-2days only.. |
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Oct 8 2015, 10:52 PM
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QUOTE(Berus Wine @ Oct 8 2015, 04:20 PM) What is the distance from chiang mai to chiang rai? 2-3hours by minivan ...I'm planning to visit there with my thai friend. Estimated budget including flight ticket? Accommodation might just stay at her house but maybe for 1-2days only.. chiangrai have airport .... u can try direct flight ... |
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Oct 9 2015, 10:43 AM
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Oct 9 2015, 12:53 PM
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QUOTE(Berus Wine @ Oct 9 2015, 10:43 AM) yes air asia have. unless there is people sharing that minivan with you ....how about travelling there from bangkok? is it cheaper to buy direct flight ticket to chiang rai or take minivan from bangkok? u try domestic flight NOK AIR .... from don meong to chiangmai its only RM70+ |
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Oct 10 2015, 02:31 PM
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Oct 10 2015, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(thaifans @ Oct 9 2015, 12:53 PM) unless there is people sharing that minivan with you .... u try domestic flight NOK AIR .... from don meong to chiangmai its only RM70+ » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I checked the plane ticket price, if non promotion can reach 400++ for return how about by bus or rail? is it good? |
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Oct 10 2015, 05:35 PM
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QUOTE(Berus Wine @ Oct 10 2015, 02:31 PM) yes. QUOTE(Berus Wine @ Oct 10 2015, 02:48 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I checked the plane ticket price, if non promotion can reach 400++ for return how about by bus or rail? is it good? |
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Oct 10 2015, 06:12 PM
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Oct 10 2015, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE(Berus Wine @ Oct 10 2015, 06:12 PM) I'm looking forward to go there by train and back to kl by flight. kl sentral (ETS)> padang besar > bangkok > and from there to chiang rai by bus.. is this possible? why you don't just take a booking fly to bangkok/chiangrai from airasia during promo, it's not much also if your main travel destination are bangkok or chiangrai. I tried it before from chiangmai - bangkok - hatyai to kuala lumpur ( either bus or train is ok ) This post has been edited by adolph: Oct 10 2015, 06:24 PM |
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Oct 10 2015, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE(adolph @ Oct 10 2015, 06:24 PM) i'm not sure for padang besar but you could take bus from hatyai, very tiring. because the date i wanna go is not on promo.. my main destination is chiang rai.why you don't just take a booking fly to bangkok/chiangrai from airasia during promo, it's not much also if your main travel destination are bangkok or chiangrai. I tried it before from chiangmai - bangkok - hatyai to kuala lumpur ( either bus or train is ok ) besides by taking train i can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the path. i don't care if tired, i can handle it |
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Oct 20 2015, 11:41 AM
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Any1 went Loi Krathong b4? Is there going to be lot of activities during this period? Plan to just stay in the town for few days if that's activities
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Oct 24 2015, 01:01 PM
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I'm planning to take train to chiang mai from bkk.
Anyone have advice on train class1 and ckass 2? Which one better for groups? Also is 2 days in chiang mai enough? Dont plan temples visiting. Just visit tiger n white temple n shop n eat, doable in 1 day? This post has been edited by VinluV: Oct 24 2015, 01:02 PM |
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Oct 26 2015, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(VinluV @ Oct 24 2015, 01:01 PM) I'm planning to take train to chiang mai from bkk. FYI, white temple (wat rong khun) is in chiang rai. the tiger kingdom is in chiang mai. chiang mai to chiang rai by bus takes about 3 hours.Anyone have advice on train class1 and ckass 2? Which one better for groups? Also is 2 days in chiang mai enough? Dont plan temples visiting. Just visit tiger n white temple n shop n eat, doable in 1 day? |
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Oct 26 2015, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(VinluV @ Oct 24 2015, 01:01 PM) I'm planning to take train to chiang mai from bkk. Class 2 and above is ok. Got AC. Just get soft sleeper, bottom bunk bed is more spacious and a bit more expensiveAnyone have advice on train class1 and ckass 2? Which one better for groups? Also is 2 days in chiang mai enough? Dont plan temples visiting. Just visit tiger n white temple n shop n eat, doable in 1 day? I recommend minimum 4d3n for chiang mai. Then can go makan2 at different places each night. Chiang Mai gate, tha phae and chang puak has really nice food Was in northern thailand for 10 days, 5d4n doing MHS loop, 4d3n in chiang mai, 3d2n in chiang rai... still I feel not enough Don't really recommend doing white temple and tiger kingdom in one day, but if you rent your own transport, it's possible to get yourself all the way to chiang rai to see white temple (3 hours one way) and back to Chiang Mai by afternoon, probably enough time to see tiger kingdom I guess. White Temple is tiny and can be seen in less than an hour. This post has been edited by gaeria84: Oct 26 2015, 03:35 PM |
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Oct 26 2015, 04:05 PM
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QUOTE(Berus Wine @ Oct 8 2015, 04:20 PM) What is the distance from chiang mai to chiang rai? I'm planning to visit there with my thai friend. Estimated budget including flight ticket? Accommodation might just stay at her house but maybe for 1-2days only.. QUOTE(thaifans @ Oct 8 2015, 10:52 PM) 3-4 hours sometimes by minivan... if they plan to have rest stop along the way~~QUOTE(VinluV @ Oct 24 2015, 01:01 PM) I'm planning to take train to chiang mai from bkk. Chiang mai 3-4 days enough to visit all those important wats. Unless you plan go white temple(1 day recommended) and chiang rai.Anyone have advice on train class1 and ckass 2? Which one better for groups? Also is 2 days in chiang mai enough? Dont plan temples visiting. Just visit tiger n white temple n shop n eat, doable in 1 day? |
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Oct 26 2015, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Oct 26 2015, 02:51 PM) Class 2 and above is ok. Got AC. Just get soft sleeper, bottom bunk bed is more spacious and a bit more expensive Thanks for the Detailed feedback..I recommend minimum 4d3n for chiang mai. Then can go makan2 at different places each night. Chiang Mai gate, tha phae and chang puak has really nice food Was in northern thailand for 10 days, 5d4n doing MHS loop, 4d3n in chiang mai, 3d2n in chiang rai... still I feel not enough Don't really recommend doing white temple and tiger kingdom in one day, but if you rent your own transport, it's possible to get yourself all the way to chiang rai to see white temple (3 hours one way) and back to Chiang Mai by afternoon, probably enough time to see tiger kingdom I guess. White Temple is tiny and can be seen in less than an hour. 10days also not enough... hahaaaa i think i better plan another trip top chiang mai. |
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Oct 26 2015, 05:39 PM
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QUOTE(VinluV @ Oct 26 2015, 04:39 PM) Thanks for the Detailed feedback.. Yup, you have to get out of Chiang Mai if you wanna see more. Most ppl coming to Chiang Mai normally take a few days of their itinerary and visit Pai. I did a separate trip to Pai and Mae Hong Son by motorcycle, best experience ever 10days also not enough... hahaaaa i think i better plan another trip top chiang mai. Can see how I did it here: http://gaeria84.blogspot.my/2015/10/mae-ho...tinerary-5.html This post has been edited by gaeria84: Oct 26 2015, 05:41 PM |
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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Oct 26 2015, 05:39 PM) Yup, you have to get out of Chiang Mai if you wanna see more. Most ppl coming to Chiang Mai normally take a few days of their itinerary and visit Pai. I did a separate trip to Pai and Mae Hong Son by motorcycle, best experience ever Great itinerary manCan see how I did it here: http://gaeria84.blogspot.my/2015/10/mae-ho...tinerary-5.html Need motorbike? How about cars? Im Illiterate with bikes but any 4 wheel vehicle is no prob. This post has been edited by VinluV: Oct 26 2015, 05:55 PM |
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